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Give three reasons why the villi in the small
intestine are perfect for absorbing food.​

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The answer above is correct my dude!!
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Answer:

Villi are specialized for absorption in the small intestine as they have a thin wall,

one cell thick, which enables a shorter diffusion path.

They have a large surface area so there will be more efficient absorption of fatty acids and glycerol into the blood stream.

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